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Cavanaugh performs the music of Elton John

Michael Cavanaugh starred on Broadway in “Movin’ Out,” the musical made up of songs by Billy Joel. Several years ago he joined the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in a successful tribute to Joel. Saturday, Cavanaugh returns, this time with a tribute to Elton John.A veteran of piano bars, Cavanaugh paid his dues before he was spotted in Las Vegas by Joel, who hand-picked him for “Movin’ Out.” After moving to New York to work with Joel and Twyla Tharp, Cavanaugh toured with the show, perfecting the right kind of assertive, simple, pop-style piano that lends itself well not only to Joel’s songs but to John’s famous anthems. “Crocodile Rock,” “Candle in the Wind,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” – Cavanaugh promises all kinds of John hits and since he has had the show on the road since 2010, he should have it down to a science.The show takes place at 8 p.m. Saturday in Kleinhans. Admission is $32-$77. For info, call 885-5000.– Mary Kunz Goldman